Jakarta Fairy Tales Inspire Children at Storytelling Competition Final

Fairy tales about Jakarta provided a medium for children to hone their creativity, public speaking abilities, and self-confidence during the Grand Final of the Storytelling Competition at Jakarta Fair Kemayoran 2026. The event, themed "Exploring Jakarta Through Fairy Tales," saw 10 finalists present imaginative stories about the city.

Petra Timothy Joseph, one of the finalists, described the competition as a new experience that taught him to be confident in front of an audience. "I was very nervous at first, but gradually felt happy because I had prepared long in advance to participate in this competition," he said.

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I was very nervous at first, but gradually felt happy because I had prepared long in advance to participate in this competition.

Parents noted the rarity of such storytelling competitions, emphasizing their value in developing children's literacy and communication skills. "There are rarely storytelling competitions like this. I am happy and hope that activities like this continue to be held so that children can develop their potential," said Morena Jane Rusli, a parent of a participant.

The competition, which included children aged 6-12, aimed to familiarize them with Jakarta through an approach closer to their world. Beyond storytelling, Bank Jakarta, a collaborator in the event, offered various banking services at the Jakarta Fair. These included digital account openings via JakOne Mobile, ATM CRM services, non-cash transactions, and consultations on banking products and services. Bank Jakarta also partnered with the DKI Jakarta Regional Revenue Agency to facilitate vehicle tax payments at the fair.

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There are rarely storytelling competitions like this. I am happy and hope that activities like this continue to be held so that children can develop their potential.